Pang Ji took a sip of tea, tasted it and said, "It's not bad. The taste is simple. It can be said that all the flavor of the tea is blended into the soup. It's not bad to drink it alone. Is this a new tea in Sichuan?"
Han Qi nodded and said: "Your Majesty has been too authoritarian in recent years, thinking that as long as you exercise restraint and tolerance, the world will be peaceful. Such an idea is dangerous. It would be good to have Nong Zhigao give your Majesty a warning."
"This is against the etiquette of a minister. Your Majesty is very worried, and the people are in trouble. In the final analysis, this is a disaster."
"Nong Zhigao's rebellion was not so much caused by the Jia Chang Dynasty as it was caused by His Majesty. Qi Yun returned to Yongzhou last year with Nong Zhigao's surrender document. Your Majesty also pretended that Qi Yun was defeated and escaped, and falsely promised Nong Zhigao to pay tribute.
, in the name of causing trouble for the country, he was deposed as the commander-in-chief of the whole state. Perhaps this incident was the inducement that led to Nong Zhigao's full-scale invasion of the Song Dynasty."
Pang Ji pressed his hands on his temples and leaned on a chair to rest. He was unwilling to criticize the emperor with Han Qi in the palace. Now the deal was done and disaster was imminent. All he had to do was to destroy Nong Zhigao. In his opinion,
This is not something impossible to do, it is a taboo for the venerable, but it is the basic cultivation of a minister.
Seeing that Pang Ji didn't want to talk much, Han Qi closed his eyes and fell asleep. He heard the bells and drums of Kaifeng City ringing, and realized that today was the day to go to court. The dragon, bell, phoenix and drum represented the emperor's authority, but when the emperor made a mistake,
When someone is dead, there is no way to punish him, and he cannot even complain. This is the way of a minister...
Zhao Zhen felt that he had a severe headache. When he got up, his whole body seemed to be out of control. After sitting up, he fell down heavily. Zou Tong screamed in fright and called the official in a sharp voice. The eunuch behind him ran away quickly.
Seek an imperial doctor.
A little woman stood there nervously and was at a loss. This was the emperor's concubine last night, a little beauty sent from Huaixi. She was really a little beauty. She was only twelve years old this year.
After the imperial physician arrived, he took Zhao Zhen's pulse and prescribed some decoction for the people from the Food and Drug Administration to cook. The empress hurried over soon after. After asking the imperial physician, she knelt down with a frosty look on her face.
That little beauty in the corner.
But she was the Lord of the Sixth Palace after all, so she didn't deal with this foxy girl in front of the emperor. When she saw the emperor's face flushed and he had an unbearable headache, she knew it was an old problem.
The emperor lay on the imperial chariot and walked drowsily to the Yangxin Hall. When he passed by Zizhuxuan, he whispered to the eunuch to carry him to Zizhuxuan. Mrs. Lin was going to give birth in the next few days and she never dared to go out.
error.
The queen said softly: "Lin is safe, Han Lin is guarding, you don't have to worry."
Seeing that the emperor seemed unwilling to change his mind, he sighed and ordered the eunuch to return to Zizhuxuan.
Lanlan was very happy when she heard that the emperor was coming. Her bloated figure did not look good in the concubine's robe, but all the women in the palace wanted to wear robes like her. Her towering belly was more beautiful than any other clothes.
It can attract the emperor's attention.
After welcoming them out, they discovered that the emperor was actually sick. They quickly skipped the etiquette and welcomed the emperor and empress into their simple Zizhu Pavilion. This place was full of sunshine, completely different from the other palaces that were gloomy and cold. All the windows on all sides were wide open.
The purple bamboo outside the window swayed with the breeze, and the sunlight filtered through the bamboo and fell on the bed, making it look extremely fresh.
Just as the queen was about to order someone to close the window, Zhao Zhen rubbed his temples and said, "This is great. It will make me feel alive and let me enjoy the sunshine."
Mrs. Lin helped the emperor cover himself with the quilt, and deliberately opened the curtain to let more sunlight in and fall on Zhao Zhen's face. She knew that the emperor liked to expose his head to the morning sun.
"Your Majesty, your Majesty has another headache?" Lin asked the Queen in a low voice. In the harem, other high-ranking concubines always called Queen Cao sister, but Lin was the only one who called Queen Cao "Empress". Regarding this point,
, Empress Cao was still satisfied, at least Lin still knew the origin of her maid.
"Yes, your majesty worked hard all day yesterday, and Huaixi Jiedushi Sun Zhe presented a girl. Your majesty couldn't bear to hurt the heart of the important minister, so he accepted it. Unexpectedly, when he woke up this morning, he suffered from an old illness."
Mrs. Lin shook her head and said: "Your Majesty is in good health. A night of fun will not make you sick. I am afraid that the recent state affairs have made you worried. I heard from your Majesty that there is a rebellious minister and traitor in the south who is rebelling. He deserves to die."
Empress Cao was shocked. Lin was right. If the emperor fell ill because of his lust for women, the ministers would definitely attack him. It would be most appropriate to use state affairs as a cover. She quickly said that Lin judged
rational.
An eunuch walked outside Zizhu Pavilion and said loudly: "Your Majesty, Tong Zhongshu Menxia Pingzhang Shi Pang Ji, and Han Qi, who is involved in political affairs, invite your Majesty to come to court."
Queen Cao said angrily: "Didn't you see that His Majesty was sick?"
The eunuch didn't seem to hear the queen's angry rebuke, but still bowed and shouted loudly: "Your Majesty, Tong Zhongshu Menxia Pingzhang Shi Pang Ji, and Han Qi, who is a political advisor, invite your Majesty to come to court!"
Empress Cao was extremely angry, but she could do nothing about this eunuch, because the eunuch who urged the emperor to go to court early was adhering to Taizu's will. This was the rule of the Song Dynasty. Even as a queen, she could not deal with this eunuch.
Zhao Zhen listened to the eunuch urging him to go to court early, and said to the queen: "Help me up. Today's morning court is very important. Di Qing is about to go to war. I have to go and comfort her."
With tears in her eyes, Mrs. Lin found a brocade belt and tied it around the emperor's head, which could alleviate the pain a little. When the emperor nodded, she and the empress dressed the emperor for court.
Zhao Zhen sat on the bed for a while, drank the decoction sent by the Food and Drug Administration in one gulp, and then said to Comrade Zou: "Get off and go to court!"
Seeing the emperor get on the car and drive away, Empress Cao burst into tears and said: "They say that the Tian family is the supreme one in the world. Who knew that His Majesty is sick and still has to go to court? This is really not as good as a common man and a rich man."
With red eyes, Mrs. Lin tried to comfort the queen and said: "My Lady, the poem your Majesty wrote was just a temporary joke. You must not take it seriously..." Mrs. Lin suddenly stopped talking and turned pale.
Empress Cao was surprised to see light yellow water stains flowing out from Lin's feet. She trembled all over and immediately shouted: "Zhaorong is about to give birth. Where is the imperial doctor? Where is the midwife..."
Zhao Zhen sat on the dragon chair and saw that the courtiers were already waiting for him, so he said softly: "I feel cold and feel unwell. Please come quickly if you have the information."
Pang Ji saw that the emperor's face was sallow, and it was not like he was lying when he said he was sick. He immediately went out to report: "Your Majesty, the deputy privy envoy Di Qing has already prepared. We are waiting for your Majesty to give you the tiger seal. The military situation is extremely urgent. Please come down quickly."
decision."
Zhao Zhen waved his hand, and Zou Tong immediately stood in the palace holding a scroll of decrees and read out: "I bear the fate of Haotian's family, and I order Di Qing to resign from the palace to save trouble: I know it. It's hard to be successful if things don't last long; there is no general in the job.
It is difficult to preface the collection. The native barbarians in Yuanzhou, who are smart and ambitious, seized our prefectures and counties and massacred our people. I could not bear it. I pardoned Di Qing and ordered him to be the envoy of Xuanhui Nanyuan and the Xuanfu envoy of Jinghu South and North Road. He led Yanyan to Huanqing.
When the enemy fell on the Jingyuan Road, Guangrui's army of 15,000 cavalry set out to quickly exterminate the bandit.
I am the official who established the program and led the troops to clear out the bandits. In addition to the duties of the six ministers, there are many armies. The land is close and clear, the affairs are complicated and there are many people. I am responsible for the implementation of the nine, and the reason is appropriate. I can lead the shield.
Province, I actually came out to ask for it. I am willing to return the title, but I see it as a humble one. I am appointed by you, and it does not violate the righteousness. I will encourage you to cultivate in front of me, so as to say that you are dependent on me. If you do not agree to the request, you will still cut off the incoming chapter. Therefore.
This is an edict."
After Zou Tong finished reading, he placed the edict in the hands of Di Qing, who was kneeling in the center of the hall. Di Qing bowed to the emperor three times and then said: "I am going to Bianzhou with a heavy responsibility. I dare not neglect it. I will capture Nong Zhigao and present it to our emperor."
Downstairs, I will be traveling far away, and I pray that your Majesty will be in good health!"
Zhao Zhen managed to stand up, and Zou Tong hurriedly supported him, only to hear Zhao Zhen lamenting: "Nong Zhi is so ambitious that he invades our borders and kills my people. The land to the south is full of blood. I can't sleep at night and I don't know how to eat."
Taste, I only hope that the general will return home as soon as possible. I will buy wine to congratulate the general, congratulate all the people, and congratulate the country of the Song Dynasty!" After saying that, he took off the sword from his waist and handed it out.
Di Qing walked a few steps on his knees, holding the emperor's sword in both hands, and said: "When I leave, I will use the Emperor's Sword to kill the evildoer, and return the Qingtian of Song Dynasty to me, complete with gold."
Zhao Zhen waved his hand and said: "Go quickly, go quickly."
Di Qing promised, bid farewell to the emperor again, strode out of the palace, and went to support the Japanese army camp to build his own military tent. Military orders will be issued from here. Once the army is assembled, it will march south...
After Zhao Zhen saw off Di Qing, he felt his headache got worse. Just as he was about to announce his resignation, he heard Han Qi come out and say: "Your Majesty, yesterday's decree has been received, and Wu Shengjun of Chengdu Fulu will also send troops.
Your Majesty, please explain the control issue between Wu Shengjun and the envoys of Xuanhui Nanyuan and the envoys of Xuanfu on Jinghu and North Road. Once the orders are spread out, it will be a disaster for our army."
Zhao Zhen opened his mouth and said: "Wu Shengjun..." Before he could finish his words, he heard the ecstatic voice of Zou Tong who had just left: "Your Majesty is very happy, very happy, Empress Zhaorong just gave birth to a dragon son for your Majesty!
"
Zhao Zhen suddenly stood up and shouted: "Is this serious? Can you see it clearly?"
Zou Tong laughed like crazy. He cried and laughed in front of the ministers, and said intermittently: "Just after Your Majesty left, Empress Zhaorong felt uncomfortable in her stomach. After a while, her amniotic fluid broke out. Fortunately, the Queen was there.
, we urgently summoned the midwives and the imperial doctor, hoping that Empress Zhaorong’s delivery would be extremely smooth, and in less than half an hour she gave birth to a dragon son for Your Majesty, weighing seven pounds and four taels!”
Zhao Zhen laughed loudly, and Pang Ji and others all went out to congratulate the emperor. Being able to have a strong newborn at this time was like a potion of longevity for Zhao Zhen, and all his worries were wiped away. What a headache.
, all the aches and pains all over his body were forgotten by him.
After accepting the congratulations of the ministers, he glanced at Pu Wang Zhao Yunrang with a smile, who was standing at the foot of the steps with a face as dark as the bottom of a pot. He was in a good mood. Now, Zhao Zongshi no longer has to be adopted by him. There are other people's sons.
My own son.
Feeling itchy, he planned to go to Zizhuxuan to see his son, but Han Qi pulled the emperor's sleeve and said: "Your Majesty, you haven't said how Wu Shengjun will be arranged!"
Zhao Zhen hurriedly shook off Han Qi's hand and said, "It's easy, it's easy!" After saying that, he almost ran to the harem.
Pang Ji and Han Qi looked at each other, and Han Qi gritted his teeth and said, "Do you want to do something cheap?"
Pang Ji sighed and said, "I have no choice but to act cheaply." (To be continued)